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This article explains why AirPlay and wireless screen mirroring only work with Apple TV devices on the Bowdoin College network. It covers why Roku TVs and other non-Apple display devices do not support wireless casting from phones or laptops at Bowdoin. Customers looking to present wirelessly should use an Apple TV or a wired connection instead.

Instructions for switching from a Wi-Fi connection to a wired Ethernet connection on macOS or Windows 11, including plugging in the cable, turning off Wi-Fi, and confirming the wired connection is active. A wired connection is often faster and more stable than Wi-Fi. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students on campus.

Instructions for removing custom Domain Name System (DNS) servers on a Mac so it returns to the DNS settings provided automatically by the network. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing slow browsing, name-resolution errors, or custom DNS settings that are not compatible with Bowdoin's network, on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Explains why Google Home, Google Nest, and other Google smart speakers cannot be set up on Bowdoin's campus wireless network due to WPA2-Enterprise security requirements and network segmentation. Applies to all students and staff.

Explains why smart lights, smart bulbs, smart switches, and similar consumer smart home devices cannot be set up or used on Bowdoin's campus network due to WPA2-Enterprise security and network segmentation. Applies to students in dorm rooms and employees in offices.